The desirable substance, unless environmental stability is your preference. Credit: Energy.The common notion that oil is derived from decomposed dinosaurs, a belief often associated with pumping refined velociraptors into vehicles, is a prevalent misconception. Contrary to this widely held belief, fat does not originate from the remains of ancient dinosaurs.Geologist Reidar Müller from the...
New York City is sinking. Credit: Unsplash.Earlier this year, a satellite data-based study revealed that New York City is experiencing a notable sinking rate of 1-2 millimeters annually across the city, with varying rates in different urban areas. Although the weight of high-rise buildings is identified as a contributing factor, New York is not...
These isolated instances of elevated global temperatures are indicative of a larger overarching trend. Credit: Unsplash.In a concerning development late last week, global temperatures briefly surged past a critical benchmark that climate scientists had been dreading. Preliminary data suggests that on Friday, the mean global temperature likely exceeded a crucial threshold of 2°C (3.6°F)...
Psyche Probe's Deep Space Optical Communications Sets Record for Distant Laser Data Transmission. Credit: ProleR/ShutterstockIn a groundbreaking achievement, a deep space experiment conducted aboard NASA's Psyche spacecraft has successfully transmitted a laser message to Earth from a location surpassing the Moon's distance for the first time. The achievement by the Deep Space Optical Communications...
The intended duration of Starship's second test flight was approximately 90 minutes, with the plan for it to conclude by splashing down in the Pacific Ocean near Hawai'i. Credit: SpaceX via XOn Saturday morning, SpaceX's Starship rocket embarked on its second test flight, soaring into the sky from Starbase in Texas. However, the triumph...
Peanut allergy stands as one of the prevalent food allergies, impacting around 1 to 2 percent of the United States population. credit: Unsplash.Scientists are exploring a groundbreaking toothpaste designed to mitigate severe reactions in individuals with peanut allergies. The experimental therapy has shown promising results in its initial human clinical trials conducted by researchers...
Hiroshima University engineers pioneer 3D printing for robust steel-aluminum bonds: up to 17,404.5 psi resilience. Credits: Motomichi Yamamoto/Hiroshima University.Steel and aluminum are crucial players in bolstering economic growth. However, their fusion zones have long been brittle. Thanks to a novel 3D printing method, the unexplored territory of combining these metals may now experience a...
A visual representation capturing the formidable burst of gamma rays, stemming from an explosion in the remote cosmos, which reached Earth on October 9 of the previous year.Last year witnessed an extraordinary celestial event as Earth encountered the brightest flash of light ever recorded in the night sky, unsettling the upper atmosphere in an...
The reasons behind why individuals depict the past, present, and future in varying ways remain uncertain among scientists. Image Credit: Unspluash.Contemplating the future invites us to consider its spatial location—Is it in front, behind, or above? Cultural backgrounds are pivotal in shaping these perceptions, influencing whether one envisions themselves striding towards it or glimpsing...
In a static image, Erasmus appears indistinguishable from any typical comet. However, as time progressed, its tail revealed a lively wag, reminiscent of an animated and spirited puppy. Credit: NASA.Renowned astronomer David H. Levy once likened comets to cats, asserting, "They both have tails and do precisely what they want." With his extensive experience...
